activator

noun

as in catalyst

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Recent Examples of activator The activator transforms the silicon and aluminum into a structure that will look like cement. — Alcina Johnson Sudagar, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026 The process is repeated for strength and opacity before the nail is sealed with activator and a glossy topcoat. — Georgia Day, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for activator
  1. catalyst
  2. generator
  3. driver
  4. trigger
  5. stimulus
  6. executor
  7. power
  8. incentive
Noun
  • Plus, Lijah Vialpando — a three-year starter who plays running back and linebacker — will be Columbine’s catalyst in the backfield.
    — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026
  • These two signings alone will be one of the catalysts for a salary cap.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of catalyst
Noun
  • Budge estimated that the furniture store was among the city’s largest generators of sales tax revenue and said the wheel was a symbol of its success.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The older man was refilling the generator when the fire broke out, Michalak said.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of generator
Noun
  • The driver, since identified as Santa Paula man Derek Skinner, 34, sustained minor injuries, the release said.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Exports were the main driver of growth, with shipments from the country beating expectations for all three months of the quarter.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of driver
Noun
  • Researchers envision bacteria on plant leaves or roots that detect stress and trigger responses without conventional electronics.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • One possible trigger for bitcoin to break out of its unusually calm trading range could come from the bond market.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of trigger
Noun
  • Instead, Beijing rolled out a roughly $586 billion stimulus—equivalent to around 12 percent of China’s GDP in 2008—funneled almost entirely into infrastructure and construction.
    — Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The gloves must be applied directly to someone's skin to deliver a pain stimulus that typically helps an officer gain compliance within seconds, according to the company.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of stimulus
Noun
  • The executor or personal representative typically gathers the estate's assets, identifies valid debts and pays creditors according to state probate rules before distributing remaining property to heirs.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Barrow is the sole trustee of the trust and executor of Voletta’s estate.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of executor
Noun
  • Since Chinese leader Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, many aspects of personal life for members of the Communist Party or the state sector, from divorce to travel and social activities, have come under increasing scrutiny.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The genius villain is telepathic and has several powers, including superhuman strength, telekinesis, energy projection, shapeshifting and teleportation.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of power
Noun
  • There has been no confirmation from SpaceX or Louisiana officials … But earlier this year the Louisiana Legislature passed a package of incentives for aerospace companies, including liability protections and property tax breaks.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Marketers need to treat the student as the primary decision-maker, using tangible incentives, student-friendly pricing, and direct campus engagement to lower the risk of trying a new product and justify its value well past move-in day.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of incentive

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“Activator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activator. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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